Joel Barlow, American diplomat and nation builder
2012
928.1 B258hil 2012 MB
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Title
Joel Barlow, American diplomat and nation builder
Edition
1st ed.
Published
Washington, D.C. : Potomac Books, 2012.
Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Call Number
928.1 B258hil 2012 MB
System Control No.
(OCoLC)650217385
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-256) and index.
Contents: Seeking fame, but without fortune -- Selling western lands to French emigrés -- Joining the French Revolution -- Waiting for a diplomatic opening to Algeria -- Setting out to complete the Donaldson Treaty -- Saving the treaty, freeing the captives -- Waiting out treaties with Tunis and Tripoli -- Critiquing U.S. policy toward France -- Keeping busy in Paris, riding out the political storm at home -- Home at last: touting a "national institution" of learning -- Nurturing nephews, defending a president -- Watching the worsening relations with Britain and France -- Beginning the French mission-with lively exchanges -- Outlining a treaty, waiting for a response -- Sorting out the issues in Franco-American co-belligerency -- Brain-storming a solution to the indemnities issue -- Failed mission, fallen diplomat -- Having served his country, not always well, but faithfully.
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Contents: Seeking fame, but without fortune -- Selling western lands to French emigrés -- Joining the French Revolution -- Waiting for a diplomatic opening to Algeria -- Setting out to complete the Donaldson Treaty -- Saving the treaty, freeing the captives -- Waiting out treaties with Tunis and Tripoli -- Critiquing U.S. policy toward France -- Keeping busy in Paris, riding out the political storm at home -- Home at last: touting a "national institution" of learning -- Nurturing nephews, defending a president -- Watching the worsening relations with Britain and France -- Beginning the French mission-with lively exchanges -- Outlining a treaty, waiting for a response -- Sorting out the issues in Franco-American co-belligerency -- Brain-storming a solution to the indemnities issue -- Failed mission, fallen diplomat -- Having served his country, not always well, but faithfully.
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